Together with our families
Rohdell
Sharon
Invite you to celebrate
our traditional marriage
Join us as we honour our heritage, our families and the beginning of our forever through tradition, culture and love.
Saturday
29th May 2027
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
St Peters – Grange Park
The Vicarage, 10 Langham Gardens
London, UK, N21 1DN
Ladies
All white dress code
Gentlemen
All white formal attire
Akwaaba
A guide to our ceremony
- 1
Knocking (Kokooko)
The groom's family arrives and waits for the bride's family to grant them entry.
- 2
Purpose of visit
The groom's spokesperson states the purpose: to seek the bride's hand in marriage.
- 3
Introduction of families
Both families introduce themselves formally.
- 4
Presentation of gifts
The groom's family presents the agreed-upon bride price items.
- 5
Inspection & acceptance
The bride's family inspects the items and, if satisfied, gives their acceptance.
- 6
Groom & groomsmen
Rohdell and his groomsmen formally introduce themselves to the bride's family.
- 7
Flowers from the garden
Female relatives may be presented as decoys, so the family must ask for the true bride.
- 8
Bride's grand entrance
Sharon enters in traditional attire, escorted by her sisters, aunts or bridesmaids.
- 9
Asking for consent
Sharon is asked if she accepts the proposal. Her “Yes” confirms consent.
- 10
Ring & prayers
Rohdell gives Sharon her ring, and it is prayed over.
- 11
Declaration of marriage
The couple is formally declared married before family and friends.
- 12
Advice & blessings
Elders and faith leaders offer counsel, prayers and blessings.
With love, Rohdell & Sharon